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industrial engineering

American  

noun

  1. engineering applied to the planning, design, and control of industrial operations.


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Origin of industrial engineering

First recorded in 1970–75

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After earning a degree in industrial engineering in 1971, he went to work at Pfizer.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

The letter was organized by Ken Goldberg, professor of industrial engineering and operations research, and Ethan Katz, associate professor in the history department and the Center for Jewish Studies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2025

"We choose to be in networks, both offline and online, that are compatible with our own thinking," explained Amin Rahimian, assistant professor of industrial engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2024

In addition to his experience in the business world, he had a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s in business administration from Wharton.

From New York Times Jul. 28, 2023

Why industrial managers should know the cardinal principles of invention, of industrial engineering, industrial management, industrial relations and the human factor in engineering and in the industries.

From Industrial Progress and Human Economics by Hartness, James

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